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Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Lutheran SeniorLife

Butler, Pennsylvania

$27/hr

About $56k/yr

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LPNSign-on bonus

Posted Aug 26, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 27, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $56k a year, and there's a sign-on bonus on top. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back. Eight-hour shifts keep the days human-sized — rarer than it should be, and worth noticing.

What the listing says

Shift
Days · 8-hour

About this role

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Overview: Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Full-Time, daylight shift; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rates starting at $27 per hour. Butler County, PA. We are offering a $6,000 Sign-on Bonus (to be paid throughout the first six months of employment). Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community-based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania. Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty. LIFE is a program that serves county residents living in Armstrong, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties. It is an all-inclusive comprehensive program that helps individuals maintain their independence in their home and community through supportive services. The LIFE programs offer an array of person-centered services from medical care to adult day supports with the primary goal of allowing individuals to remain in their own home. Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Under Our Wing, under the supervision of the Director Clinical/Homecare Services, within an Interdisciplinary Care Team setting, assumes responsibility of participant care in the Clinic or in the participant's home by performing professional nursing duties and assuring the completion of Program Assistant duties. Cooperates with all disciplines to assure high quality participant care. Responsible for the implementation of nursing care plan and coordination of nursing care with others. Oversees duties of Program Assistants as needed. Qualifications: Licensed Practical Nurse LPN qualifications include: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program. Must have one year experience with the frail or elderly population. Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required. Must have dependable transportation with a valid driver's license in order to visit clients in their homes and other sites. Benefits Lutheran SeniorLife offers a variety of benefits to employees and their families, as applicable, including but not limited to: *based on employment status* • Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays • Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) health benefits solution. ICHRA provides larger flexibility and customization in medical plan options while still providing the tax benefits of a group plan. • Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability plans. • Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates, including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options • Employer-sponsored child care benefits. • Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan • FSA availability, depending on the individual health plan selected • Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs • Tuition Reimbursement and Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Employees • Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers. Typical Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Shift: Daylight

Skills for this role

Care plan implementationCare coordinationGeriatric care

Requirements

  • LPN

Benefits

  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off

About the employer

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If you take a Hospice RN role with Lutheran SeniorLife around Butler, Pennsylvania, your workday is mostly in people’s homes, not one fixed unit. Full-time is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with rotating on-call. You need a valid driver’s…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Hospice RN rates starting at $35 per hour for Butler PA full-time
  • $6,000 sign-on bonus paid throughout the first year
  • Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule with rotating on-call

What reviewers flag

  • Reviews commonly cite short staffing, overwork, and unrealistic expectations
  • Management quality is mixed, with some reports of weak accountability and high turnover
  • Some reviews describe cliques, backstabbing, or a competitive atmosphere
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Living in Butler, PA

Butler offers a small-town, rural-suburban feel north of Pittsburgh, with rolling hills and easy access to Moraine State Park's Lake Arthur. A practical choice for RNs seeking quieter living with weekend city access.

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State price level · Pennsylvania
2% below the national average
State index 97.6 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$818/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$44,247/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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